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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
- Illinois Free Wednesday 8/28, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Illinois Free Wednesdays
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- PlayLab PlayDate: Sing-Along Storytime8/28, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds!
Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates
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- Trivia Night with SUE8/28, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDTOnline
Join us for our FIRST EVER trivia night with SUE!
Part of the series: SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
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- Illinois Free Wednesday
Thursday, August 29, 2024
- Poetry Pop-up: Strange Creatures8/29, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Use a poem to describe your own, strange creature of the Cambrian! Join Eric in the Griffin Halls of Evolving Planet, Cambrian Sea area.
Part of the series: Poetry Pop-up
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- Last Call-Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches8/29, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT
Enjoy an evening at the museum, with access to the latest special exhibitions
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- Poetry Pop-up: Strange Creatures
Friday, August 30, 2024
- Meet a Scientist: Abbott Women in STEM 8/30, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
See the latest science firsthand in the Grainger Science Hub.
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- Meet a Scientist: Abbott Women in STEM
Saturday, August 31, 2024
- Versiti Blood Drive sponsored by Abbott8/31, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM CDT
Donate Blood! Save Lives!
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- Versiti Blood Drive sponsored by Abbott
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
- Illinois Free Wednesday 9/4, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Illinois Free Wednesdays
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- Illinois Free Wednesday
Thursday, September 5, 2024
- Poetry Pop-up: Salt Sea Poetry9/5, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Join Eric in our exhibition, Unseen Oceans, to explore the depth with your own words.
Part of the series: Poetry Pop-up
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- Poetry Pop-up: Salt Sea Poetry
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms9/10, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDTOnline
Learn about this famous fossil’s history, complete with trivia and an interactive 3D model.
Part of the series: SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
- Illinois Free Wednesday 9/11, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Illinois Free Wednesdays
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- PlayLab PlayDate: Build-a-Dinosaur Free Play9/11, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds!
Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates
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- Illinois Free Wednesday
Thursday, September 12, 2024
- Poetry Pop-up: Poetic Jewels9/12, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Join Eric in the Grainger Hall of Gems to make your poetry shine!
Part of the series: Poetry Pop-up
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- Poetry Pop-up: Poetic Jewels
Friday, September 13, 2024
- Guelaguetza Oaxaqueña en Chicago9/13, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT
Join us for a dazzling evening full of music, beautiful dance, and colorful authentic regional dress.
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- Guelaguetza Oaxaqueña en Chicago
Saturday, September 14, 2024
- After School Science Clubs Educator Workshop: Zoology and Conservation9/14, 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Join us for this hands on learning session for educators!
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- After School Science Clubs Educator Workshop: Zoology and Conservation
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms9/17, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDTOnline
Learn about this famous fossil’s history, complete with trivia and an interactive 3D model.
Part of the series: SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
- Illinois Free Wednesday 9/18, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Illinois Free Wednesdays
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- PlayLab PlayDate: Latinx Heritage Month - Chicago Public Library Bilingual Storytime9/18, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds!
Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates
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- Illinois Free Wednesday
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms9/24, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDTOnline
Learn about this famous fossil’s history, complete with trivia and an interactive 3D model.
Part of the series: SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
- Illinois Free Wednesday 9/25, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Illinois Free Wednesdays
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- PlayLab PlayDate: Latinx Heritage Month - Los Amigos Books Bilingual Storytime9/25, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
Drop in to the Crown Family PlayLab for free weekly activities for 2-6 year olds!
Part of the series: PlayLab PlayDates
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- Illinois Free Wednesday
Thursday, September 26, 2024
- Dino or DiNOT Virtual Tour for Classrooms9/26, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CDTOnline
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- Dino or DiNOT Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Friday, September 27, 2024
- Free Admission Day9/27, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Illinois residents can spend a day at the Museum for free!
Part of the series: Illinois Free Wednesdays
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- Free Admission Day
Saturday, September 28, 2024
- Indigenous Peoples’ Day Teach In9/28, 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Join us for an exciting professional development opportunity for Pre-K-12 educators.
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- Necalli Cultural Movement Performance9/28, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Join us and immerse yourself in an exciting live performance!
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- Indigenous Peoples’ Day Teach In
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms10/1, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDTOnline
Learn about this famous fossil’s history, complete with trivia and an interactive 3D model.
Part of the series: SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
- Archaeopteryx After Hours10/1, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM CDT
Join us for an evening at the Field Museum, celebrating the Chicago Archaeopteryx.
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- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
- Illinois Free Wednesday 10/2, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Illinois Free Wednesdays
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- Illinois Free Wednesday
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms10/8, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDTOnline
Learn about this famous fossil’s history, complete with trivia and an interactive 3D model.
Part of the series: SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
- CIRCA Pintig – Sama Sama: Solidarity in the Fields10/8, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
Educators! Don't miss this opportunity to learn about Filipino American History.
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- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
- Illinois Free Wednesday 10/9, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Illinois Free Wednesdays
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- Illinois Free Wednesday
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms10/15, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDTOnline
Learn about this famous fossil’s history, complete with trivia and an interactive 3D model.
Part of the series: SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
- Illinois Free Wednesday 10/16, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Illinois Free Wednesdays
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- Illinois Free Wednesday
Thursday, October 17, 2024
- Educator Open House10/17, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM CDT
Join us for an exciting professional development opportunity for Pre-K-12 educators.
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- Educator Open House
Friday, October 18, 2024
- Field Family Nights: Boo with SUE10/18, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM CDT
Explore science after hours with the whole family!
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- Field Family Nights: Boo with SUE
Saturday, October 19, 2024
- Field Museum Gala10/19, 6:30 PM - 11:30 PM CDT
Celebrate and support the Field Museum at our annual Gala!
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- Soiree at the Gala10/19, 8:00 PM - 11:30 PM CDT
Enjoy a night of music, dancing, and science with other young professionals at the Field Associates' annual fundraiser.
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Tuesday, October 22, 2024
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms10/22, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDTOnline
Learn about this famous fossil’s history, complete with trivia and an interactive 3D model.
Part of the series: SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
- Illinois Free Wednesday 10/23, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Illinois Free Wednesdays
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- Illinois Free Wednesday
Thursday, October 24, 2024
- Dino or DiNOT Virtual Tour for Classrooms10/24, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM CDTOnline
Learn about this famous fossil’s history, complete with trivia and an interactive 3D model.
Part of the series: Dino or DiNOT Virtual Tour for Classrooms
- Dino or DiNOT Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms10/29, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDTOnline
Learn about this famous fossil’s history, complete with trivia and an interactive 3D model.
Part of the series: SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
- Illinois Free Wednesday 10/30, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Illinois Free Wednesdays
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- Illinois Free Wednesday
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms11/5, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CSTOnline
Learn about this famous fossil’s history, complete with trivia and an interactive 3D model.
Part of the series: SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
- Illinois Free Wednesday11/6, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Illinois Free Wednesdays
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- Illinois Free Wednesday
Friday, November 8, 2024
- Dozin' with the DinosNov 8, 5:30 PM CST to Nov 9, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
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- Dozin' with the Dinos
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms11/12, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CSTOnline
Learn about this famous fossil’s history, complete with trivia and an interactive 3D model.
Part of the series: SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
- Illinois Free Wednesday 11/13, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Illinois Free Wednesdays
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- Illinois Free Wednesday
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms11/19, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CSTOnline
Learn about this famous fossil’s history, complete with trivia and an interactive 3D model.
Part of the series: SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
- Illinois Free Wednesday11/20, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Illinois Free Wednesdays
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- Illinois Free Wednesday
Thursday, November 21, 2024
- Dino or DiNOT Virtual Tour for Classrooms 11/21, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CSTOnline
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- Dino or DiNOT Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms11/26, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CSTOnline
Learn about this famous fossil’s history, complete with trivia and an interactive 3D model.
Part of the series: SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
- Illinois Free Wednesday11/27, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Illinois Free Wednesdays
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- Illinois Free Wednesday
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms12/3, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CSTOnline
Learn about this famous fossil’s history, complete with trivia and an interactive 3D model.
Part of the series: SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
- Illinois Free Wednesday12/4, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Illinois Free Wednesdays
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- Illinois Free Wednesday
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms12/10, 1:00 PM - 1:00 PM CSTOnline
Learn about this famous fossil’s history, complete with trivia and an interactive 3D model.
Part of the series: SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
- SUE the T. rex Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
- Illinois Free Wednesday12/11, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Illinois Free Wednesdays
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- Illinois Free Wednesday
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
- Illinois Free Wednesday12/18, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Beat the mid-week blues and come visit SUE— the Field is free on Wednesdays for Illinois Residents!
Part of the series: Illinois Free Wednesdays
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- Illinois Free Wednesday
Thursday, December 19, 2024
- Dino or DiNOT Virtual Tour for Classrooms12/19, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM CSTOnline
Part of the series: Dino or DiNOT Virtual Tour for Classrooms
- Dino or DiNOT Virtual Tour for Classrooms
Saturday, January 18, 2025
- Dozin' with the DinosJan 18, 5:30 PM CST to Jan 19, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
Part of the series: Dozin' with the Dinos
- Dozin' with the Dinos
Saturday, February 8, 2025
- Dozin' with the DinosFeb 8, 5:30 PM CST to Feb 9, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
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- Dozin' with the Dinos
Friday, February 14, 2025
- Dozin' with the DinosFeb 14, 5:30 PM CST to Feb 15, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
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- Dozin' with the Dinos
Friday, February 28, 2025
- Dozin' with the Dinos Feb 28, 5:30 PM CST to Mar 1, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
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- Dozin' with the Dinos
Friday, March 7, 2025
- Dozin' with the Dinos Mar 7, 5:30 PM CST to Mar 8, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
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- Dozin' with the Dinos
Friday, March 21, 2025
- Dozin' with the Dinos Mar 21, 5:30 PM CDT to Mar 22, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
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- Dozin' with the Dinos
Friday, April 4, 2025
- Dozin' with the DinosApr 4, 5:30 PM CDT to Apr 5, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
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- Dozin' with the Dinos
Friday, April 18, 2025
- Dozin' with the DinosApr 18, 5:30 PM CDT to Apr 19, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
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- Dozin' with the Dinos
Saturday, November 22, 2025
- Dozin' with the DinosNov 22, 5:30 PM CST to Nov 23, 9:00 AM
Science is more fun in your pajamas.
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- Dozin' with the Dinos